about the course

Augusta National and Masters Tournament Chairman Billy Payne said Wednesday the iconic par-5 hole, the site of so many dramatic moments in Masters history, is one of several holes that are being studied.

The front nine was the place to make a move Saturday at Augusta National Golf Club.

Design

Bobby Jones on the design of Augusta National

1. "Dr. Mackenzie and I believe that no good golf hole exists that does not afford a proper and convenient solution to the average golfer and the short player, as well as to the more powerful and accurate expert."

2. "We have always felt that the make-or-break character of many of the holes of our second nine has been largely responsible for rewarding our spectators with so many dramatic finishes. It has always been a nine that could be played in the low thirties or the middle forties."

Alister Mackenzie on the design of Augusta National

1. "There should be little walking between the greens and tees, and the course should be arranged so that in the first instance there is always a slight walk forwards from the green to the next tee; then the holes are sufficiently elastic to be lengthened in the future if necessary."

2. "There should be a minimum of blindness for the approach shots."

3. "There should be a sufficient number of heroic carries from the tee, but the course should be arranged so that the weaker player with the loss of a stroke or portion of a stroke shall always have an alternative route open to him."

The groundwork for Gene Sarazen's double eagle at the 1935 Masters - and all of the memorable shots and drama that have followed - was laid by Bobby Jones and tournament co-founder Clifford Roberts a few months earlier. They reversed the nines.

Par-3 Perfection

The Par-3 Contest is held on the Wednesday before the Masters Tournament, and participation is optional. Players often invite their children, spouses or celebrities to be their caddies for a day. Read more

About Us

This site and all its content are representative of The Augusta Chronicle's Masters® Tournament coverage and information. The Augusta Chronicle and Augusta.com are our trademarks. Augusta.com is an online publication of The Augusta Chronicle and is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by the Masters or the Augusta National Golf Club.